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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

72 recipes

  • Hariyali Paneer (Green Masala Paneer) 

    Hariyali Paneer (Green Masala Paneer) 

    Zainab Shah

    124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    124

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Anda Bhurji (Tomato-Chile Scrambled Eggs)

    Anda Bhurji (Tomato-Chile Scrambled Eggs)

    Zainab Shah

    58 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    58

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baghrir (Semolina Pancakes With Date Syrup and Yogurt)

    Baghrir (Semolina Pancakes With Date Syrup and Yogurt)

    Zainab Shah

    49 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    49

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Curry Noodles With Shrimp

    Coconut Curry Noodles With Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

    382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    382

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange and Cardamom Roast Chicken

    Orange and Cardamom Roast Chicken

    Zainab Shah

    162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    162

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kibbeh Maqlieh (Fried Meat and Bulgur Patties)

    Kibbeh Maqlieh (Fried Meat and Bulgur Patties)

    Zainab Shah, Rala Ziadeh

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Zainab Shah

    1186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,186

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Zainab Shah

    27 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    27

    3 hours

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  • Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

    199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    199

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    Zainab Shah

    241 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    241

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Fried Rice

    Paneer Fried Rice

    Zainab Shah

    181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    181

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Beef Curry

    Coconut Beef Curry

    Zainab Shah

    141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    141

    About 2 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Zainab Shah

    96 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    96

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

    1378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,378

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,314

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Zainab Shah

    59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    59

    About 2 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Zainab Shah

    114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    114

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yakhni (Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Green Chiles)

    Yakhni (Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Green Chiles)

    Zainab Shah

    36 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    36

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

    1221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,221

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

    213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    213

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

    2500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,500

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

    120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    120

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

    237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    237

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

    431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    431

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Zainab Shah

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kalakand 

    Kalakand 

    Zainab Shah

    71 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    71

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer

    Zainab Shah

    943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    943

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

    180 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    180

    25 minutes 

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  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

    301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    301

    15 minutes

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  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

    139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    139

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

    35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    35

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Zainab Shah

    1071 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,071

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    3587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,587

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

    95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    95

    50 minutes  

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  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

    954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    954

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

    455 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    455

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

    590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    590

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

    890 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    890

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

    85 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    85

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

    298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    298

    45 minutes

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  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

    521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    521

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    2850 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,850

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

    1502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,502

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

    947 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    947

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

    281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    281

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ghee

    Ghee

    Zainab Shah

    65 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    65

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

    244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    244

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

    815 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    815

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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